ANNISTON, Alabama -- The City of Anniston is looking at moving City Hall to another location - and one of the proposed sites is Watermark Tower on Noble Street.

Built in the 1920s, the 11-story building currently is home to three tenants, including the city's waterworks and sewer board. But one of those tenants is expected to move out later this year, City Manager Brian Johnson said.

Why Watermark? Because of the building's presence on Noble Street, a move by the city to refurbish the building might act as a catalyst for economically redeveloping downtown, officials said.

Johnson would not comment on what other sites the city is considering. But the existing City Hall on Gurnee Avenue was built in the 1940s, has roofing problems and much of the second floor isn't used.

"It's not energy efficient, it's not compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act, and it's outdated," Johnson said. The city is already mulling whether to spend an estimated $300,000-$350,000 to repair the roof.

Last week, the City Council gave Johnson authority to begin gathering information on Watermark Tower, as well as other properties. In weeks to come, the city will look at how it might use space there, and how much money it would take to bring the building up to code requirements.